Keep Marriage Gay.

Watch this.

Just a few short months after legalizing gay marriage, California has a new ballot measure out there to undermine the ruling, and permanently alter the California Constitution, to add in discrimination and hatred.

The reasons? Apparently allowing gay people to legally acknowledge their love and receive the 1,138 benefits of marriage will somehow unmarry all the straight homophobes out there. Apparently including homosexuality in safe sex discussions will turn children into buggers. Apparently allowing gay people to adopt children will catalyze the coming apocalypse. As it turns out, allowing gay people to be treated as equal citizens will take away straight people's rights and turn the whole country into a slathering mass of hateful homos.

Think that's bullshit? Think gay and lesbian couples should be able to marry?

Vote NO on California's Proposition 8!

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Comments

gina loves kitties says:

well-said!! i agree. that is a travesty that it's even possible to try and go backwards now :/
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

l84myflight says:

I voted against Prop 8 in CA. I already voted! Can I vote again?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

phamalamb says:

Yes, I noticed that on my ballot. I forgot to mention that in your last post. It's pretty screwed up. Of course, I voted no. :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

GreyRaven says:

I don't know if you've seen the ad battles on prop 8 or not. It's ridiculous. The whole thing is ridiculous. I don't understand why anyone thinks its ok to deny another human being the basic right to love and be with another. Better believe I'm voting no!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

lifeonwry says:

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Panda Cat Baby ★ says:

don't forget how churches will lose their backing...that's what all of vote yes on 8 commercials say here...it's revolting and ignorant and i'm furious to see that at least 7 of my neighbors have signs supporting this garbage...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Hillwalker-ca says:

At one time, blacks and whites couldn't marry. Hindus, Sihks, Shinto etc... neither. The century before last, Jews couldn't sit in Parliment and Natives couldn't vote until the 1960's.

The laws were vile and indefensible then, and the anti-gay laws are today. Here's hoping the the dinosaurs keep headed towards extinction.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

d.rex says:

Any idea how this is polling? Uggggh!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

merryprankster* says:

I worked with a dickhead girl who told me that legalizing gay marriage will in turn cause more peodophilia, i mean WTF??!! My response was "so all gay men are secretly after little boys?" and she said "no, i just think that one opens the door to the other." What a F*#K HEAD!!

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

{.jerry-b.} says:

Poling is looking discouraging. I've seen a bunch of Yes On 8 signs in my own neighborhood this week. BASTARDS...!!!!!!!
I can't believe the lies they're spreading all over the media. Of course there's a lot of air time available, since neigher Obama or McCain are spending any money in California.

BASTARDS...!!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

{.jerry-b.} says:

They ran a similar measure in 2004, and it passed. But the courts informed them that they can't use "Majority Rule" to sweep away a constitutional right.

So ... this time, they're changing the State Constitution so that will be that.

Personally, I don't think that the constitution should be open for referendum. It's just too willy nilly of a process, and it will get soooo screwed up if we leave knee-jerk amateurs in charge. Laws are one thing, the constitution is totally another.

Thanks, Brigid, for reaching down across the state line for this. This really hits a nerve for me.

Those BASTARDS...!!!!!
jb
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

{.jerry-b.} says:

Oh, and, cool "low-tech" picture. You are so talented, girl. You even sing. Who Knew...????
jb
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

The Infernal Mr Adams says:

Grrr Prop 8! How dare the fundys screw with people's live for their own moral self importance!

>:( GRRRR!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

elle dangereuse says:

AGREED. i especially don't get the commercials about telling kids in schools about gay marriage. first, okay, who cares? second... i don't remember learning about marriage in school, ever. so why is that suddenly an issue?

if the anti gay marriage people care so frigging much, they'd probably have indoctrinated their kids with hate before they even reach school age anyway!

GAH. it's all so absurd.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

DeHoll says:

these invasive initiatives sadden me.
to politicize relationships to foment hatred
is so disingenuous. How can anyone
claim to love humanity and support such
nonsense.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Adjen says:

Vote Early and Vote Often!

To the guys that utter "one opens the door to others" I throw the words of one Mr. leary at them in regards to other "gateways". "Marijuana doesn't lead to other drugs, it leads to carpentry!"
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Phoney Nickle says:

I can't believe people are still voting on hate.... "Be careful who you hate, it just might be someone you love." This is a beautiful drawing.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Adjen says:

**looks around** This isn't your gate, it's SaylaMarz's.

Troll cleanup, isle 5....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Laura Fulmer Photography says:

SaylaMarz-

Just wanted to send you a quick note/comment? of encouragement.
Thank you for speaking up & so loudly about something that is unfair and you feel arguable passionate about.

I hate that their is so much ignorance (wow, oxymoron) in our nation (exhibit A: ammarsharif2010).

and to you miss, keep on posting!
: )
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nothing But Me says:

What an amazing country, that we have the right to stand up for what we believe is right. It may lead to argument and frustration.. and sometimes more among those who can't control themselves. But I'm glad we have the freedom to speak. I hope that's never taken from us!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiearth says:

Great art work; I love it. Keep up the good fight. It wasn’t very long ago that it was illegal for interracial marriages too.
As for the dog person nut job we all need to ignore him but never forget he’s still there, trying to infect everyone with his hate. Hiding in the shadow, afraid to show his face or reveal his name when he makes these horrid, hateful, ignorant and bigoted remarks.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob f1.4 says:

I have never commented flickr art, but now I have too: Your "Keep Marriage Gay" piece is simple and excellent - both in words and art. Believe it or not, however, it may too sophisticated for some of the people who should vote "no" on 8. So, please do one with less poetic language next week.

I have followed your photostream on and off for a long time, and I think you are one of the most insightful people and one of the best artists out there. I have read that you life is crazy, but I am old enough (65) to know that this goes with the territory. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your art with us week in and week out.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

VegetariansTasteBetter says:

As somebody who lives in a country where gay marriage is very legal, and widely accepted, I can only hope and pray that your country will soon open it's eyes, too.

On a side note: Saw Presidential VP candidate Joe Biden on Ellen the other day, who said very clearly, that if he lived in Cali, he would vote NO on prop 8, and he said the same for Obama, and that they disagree with the whole thing. Woot!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiearth says:

I'm not saying that Biden is a liar but during the VP debate he said very clearly and in no uncertain terms that he and Obama are against gay marriage.
in the interest of fairness so did Palin.

But they are all so very "tolerant" of the gay... man I’m getting so sick of that word.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Zélie! says:

homophobics SUCK!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sadandbeautiful (Sarah) says:

*Woof* *Woof*
This is your number one dog reporting for duty. :-)

This is a beautiful drawing (and well done) and this whole thing is really making me ill. I am so saddened by it and just hope that people wake up soon!

I just read a great kid's story to the baby I watch 4 days a week, called ...And Tango Makes Three ...based on a true story about two male penguins who came together at the Central Park Zoo for 6 years. They were observed treating a rock like an egg and the zookeeper gave them a second egg from a mixed couple to raise. They did and she was named Tango by the zookeepers and they raised her as a family.

I'm sure the penguins didn't look around and think "I'm gonna choose another male." It just happened.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Phoney Nickle says:

We have that book for my son too. He LOVES that book and it's never been an issue around here. I have friends that are gay and married and he sees it as something just as normal as his mommy and daddy being married. The book shows that love is love. No matter who is involved.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

pecunium says:

Actually, the initiative (an attempt to amend the Constitution) was proposed well before the ruling. Like Prop 22 (six years ago) it was an attempt to bring out the base.

The Republicans expected to lose Calif. to whomever the Dems put up, but they expected a number of competitve races, down-ticket, and figured this (which was, at the time, merely re-inforcing two, redundnant, laws) was a cheap way to get people who might have decided there wasn't anything important on the ballot to turn out.

It was a cynical ploy, which became relevant (and they sued, in a faled attempt to get the description on the ballot changed. They thougt, "An Amendment to deny same sex couples the right to marry." was unfair. The SecState said (and the courts agreed) "that's what it does, so that's how it's described).

It's tight. the No on 8 people seem to have been a trifle complacent, and the Mormons have been pouring out of state money into the race.

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

♥minni64♥ says:

You do know why it's called Bureaucracy don't you???

Bullshit was already taken.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

hawaiikaos says:

It's ironic that the people who tend to support crap like prop 8 are also the ones that are against "big government". Doesn't muddling around in individual relationships qualify as government being too big for it's britches?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Adjen says:

prariearth: If you checked the way Biden spoke, he was against the government regulation of marriage, period. Not that he was against marriage, but against the idea that the government should have any role in a marriage whatsoever.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

HappyPlatypus says:

So I know I'm the unpopular straight white guy who can't stand Obama, and I know you've dumped me as a contact, but I still agree with you on many issues. Just wanted to say, awesome image. Sorry you can't accept those of us who disagree on Obama the way we accept you.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

twnklmoon says:

Great drawing... and wonderful way to draw folks together on an issue. I agree with hawaiikaos, less government means not meddling in the business of others. Love is love...why do so many people have trouble with that concept, over and over again.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

SaylaMarz says:

I don't know how to say this gently so I'm just going to come right out and say it. You were never on my contact list. I don't actually know who you are.

The people on my contacts list are people whose photography has been exceptionally inspirational to me for a long time, or who are close personal friends of mine. I've never ended a friendship with anyone based upon their sexual orientation, race, or political affiliations.

Please don't accuse me of dumping friends or being intolerant just because your name isn't on an arbitrary list.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

BeguilingSunflower (Going Radio Silent ) says:

This is my most important issue. I do not, for the life of me, understand why there are so many who oppose marriage for all. I don't get it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

HappyPlatypus says:

Um, SaylaMarz? I have the Flickr HQ email that say you added me as a contact. Clearly you're incorrect.

But you're welcome for all the positive comments I've left you!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

merryprankster* says:

Well its a good thing you're taking it so well. I thought we all left positive comments on her pictures cause they are so good, not so we would get comments back. Oh well..
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

HappyPlatypus says:

I didn't leave comments on her pictures to get comments back. My point was she dropped me as a contact b/c she didn't agree with my politics. Aren't you the failure at reading comprehension, merry prankster.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

merryprankster* says:

Have a nice day, and i will not waste Brigid's comment space on you.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

kathleen.bradley says:

this is a beautiful image ...I hope this proposition fails. Big time.

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

antigone78 says:

I am looking forward to voting NO on 8. I still can't even believe this is an issue. And for the record, even my TEN YEAR OLD thinks the commercials of the school issue are "lame". We've always been really open and honest with her about our support for gay rights and she was confused because this commercial was suddenly trying to teach her that something we had always taught her was NORMAL was suddenly so wrong.

Silly homophobes.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiearth says:

ammar... what in God's name are you talking about. put down the crack pipe and walk away.

Adjen... I don't know how a person spoke changes the words he said. But here is the question and answer word for word.
Gwen: “let’s try to avoid nuance, Senator. Do you support gay marriage?”

Biden: “NO, Barack Obama nor I support redefining from a civil side what constitutes marriage. We do not support that. That is basically a decision to be left to the faiths and people who practice their faiths to make a determination on what you call it. The bottom line though is, and I’m glad to hear the governor, I take her at her word, obviously, that she thinks there should be no civil rights distinction, none what-so-ever, between a committed gay couple and a committed heterosexual couple. If that’s the case, we really don’t have a difference.”

So was he lying during the debate or during the Ellen interview?

Please don’t anyone get me wrong, I want gay marriage, I want equal rights. I fought to bring my boyfriend to prom in a small town back in the mid 80’s when it wasn’t popular to do so. I know what this fight is about and I know when people are pandering to the crowd they are in front of.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )